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...Grace Adagba says Governor Hyacinth Alia's investment in teacher development and evidence-based literacy instruction has positioned Benue as Nigeria's leading state in foundational reading, attracting global recognition at the UK Parliament. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has credited the education reforms of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for the remarkable transformation of foundational literacy in Benue State, saying the administration's commitment to quality basic education has elevated the state to international prominence. Adagba made the remarks while addressing an international parliamentary forum at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, and Stationers' Hall in London, where she represented Benue State as the featured speaker during activities marking the 20th anniversary of the globally acclaimed Jolly Phonics Programme. Speaking before an audience of ...

...Today for Tomorrow Initiative Director-General says clarity of purpose, skills acquisition and resilience are the building blocks of transformational leadership and sustainable national development. By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Director-General of the Today for Tomorrow Initiative and Today's  Skills Hub Academy, Mrs. Adek Bassey, has urged young Nigerians to embrace purpose-driven leadership, continuous skills development and resilience as critical ingredients for nation-building, declaring that Nigeria's future depends on a generation equipped with clarity of vision and the capacity to transform challenges into opportunities. Bassey made the call while speaking with Newsway Africa at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, shortly after delivering a keynote address titled "The Power of Clarity" at the Game Changer Conference 2027. She said the conference was designed to inspire young Nigerians to discover their purpose, build leadership capacity and become acti...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The political campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in 2027 gathered fresh momentum on Thursday as the Yari 774 Initiative for Asiwaju formally launched its nationwide grassroots mobilisation strategy, unveiling a National Executive Council (NEC) tasked with building political structures across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas in support of the President and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The inauguration of the NEC, held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, attracted party leaders, political stakeholders, grassroots coordinators and supporters from across the country, who pledged to intensify mobilisation efforts aimed at consolidating the gains of the Tinubu administration and securing another electoral victory for the APC in 2027. Addressing the gathering, Chairman and Convener of the initiative, Chief Ibrahim Emokpaire, PhD, described the movement as a strategic national platform established to deepen grassroots partici...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA – Founder of The Limitless Tribe, Joshua Oluwasujibomi Komolafe, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace purpose-driven leadership, innovation and patriotism as the foundation for national transformation, declaring that closing Nigeria's perception gap begins with raising a generation committed to solving societal challenges rather than pursuing personal success alone. Komolafe made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 Game Changer Conference in Abuja, which brought together youth leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and development advocates under the theme, "Closing the Perception Gap." The conference examined how young Nigerians can reshape public perception by building lives of purpose, creating value and contributing meaningfully to the nation's social and economic development. In his opening remarks, the convener said the conference was conceived to challenge conventional definitions of success and inspire a shift from indi...

Game Changer Conference: Joshua Oluwasujibomi Komolafe Urges Nigerian Youths to Close Perception Gap, Build Lasting National Impact By Our Correspondent ABUJA — Founder of The Limitless Tribe and Convener of The Game Changer Conference, Joshua Oluwasujibomi Komolafe, has challenged Nigerian youths to redefine success beyond personal achievements by embracing purposeful leadership, innovation and nation-building, declaring that the country's future rests on a generation committed to creating lasting value and transforming society. Komolafe made the call at the 2026 edition of The Game Changer Conference held in Abuja under the theme, "Closing the Perception Gap," where youth leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs and development advocates gathered to examine the role of young Nigerians in shaping the country's economic, social and leadership landscape. He said the conference was conceived to challenge prevailing perceptions of success and inspire young people to pursue ...

  By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – The Director-General and Founder of the iTeach Africa Initiative, Ebimoboere (Ebi) Alaibe Elezieanya, has urged Nigerian youths to build hope, embrace entrepreneurship and take responsibility for transforming the nation, insisting that Nigeria's current economic and social challenges are not permanent but can be overcome through resilience, innovation and collective action. Elezieanya made the call while speaking with journalists during a youth career progression programme organised by Afrivate Technologies Limited at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The event brought together policymakers, development experts, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders and young professionals to deliberate on practical strategies for advancing youth career development, innovation and entrepreneurship. She said the future of Nigeria depends largely on the willingness of young people to believe in themselves, develop relevant skills and become solution providers ca...